Ukraine war, China threat and cyber attacks: What are the priorities for new GCHQ chief?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list for the new director.
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Ukraine British Army troops salute Ukrainians as they head to the frontline following training in the UK
British soldiers are pictured lining both sides of the road, some holding Ukrainian flags, as the newly-trained troops depart.
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Women Woman behind MI5's response to Ukraine invasion to be GCHQ's first female director
Anne Keast-Butler, currently deputy director-general of MI5, is the "ideal candidate", according to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.
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Russia Russia has sent 'heavy flamethrower' rocket systems to its airborne forces, reports suggest
The MOD describes the thermobaric multiple launch rocket systems as "highly destructive".
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Aircraft Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot performs at low altitude
Kyiv has received Soviet-era aircraft from its allies but it really wants F-16s, saying its pilots "deserve to fly the best jets".
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Ukraine Ukraine's Defence Minister invites foreign F-16 pilots to join fight against Russia
Ukraine has been pushing its allies to send advanced warplanes for Ukrainian pilots to help Kyiv take control of its airspace.
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Weapons and Kit Himars time: Ukraine shows off weapon system in action against Russia
Footage of the strikes was posted via the Telegram channel of the Commander of Ukraine's Ground Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. said on his ...
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Ukraine Ukraine launches competition to land a drone on Red Square during Russian military parade
The public is invited to add to the prize fund, which currently stands at 20 million hryvnias (more than £440,000).
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Ukraine Ukrainian security chiefs discuss how to prevent leaks of military information after reports secret documents ended up online
A statement about the meeting issued by the president's office did not say a leak had occurred.
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Ukraine Russians regain momentum in battle for Bakhmut, latest intelligence suggests
The Ministry of Defence says Russian troops have likely advanced into the town centre and have seized the west bank of the Bakhmutka River.
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Ukraine From the trenches: Ukrainian soldiers offer insight into daily defence against Russian attacks
Ukrainian military commanders say their own counter-offensive, backed by Western tanks and other military hardware is not far off.
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Russia Putin 'sacks top Russian general' behind failed assaults in eastern Ukraine
The MOD said it comes after the commander's Eastern Group of Forces suffered extremely heavy losses in Ukraine.
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USA US sending $2.6bn military aid package to Ukraine including Himars ammo
The Department of Defense has announced a 'critical new security assistance for Ukraine', including artillery rounds and rocket systems.
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Russia Russia hopes selling sovereign debt to foreign states will cover costs of Ukraine war, MOD says
The MOD said on Twitter Russia is anticipating financial support from "friendly" foreign states as it sells off foreign currency.
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Nato Finland welcomed as newest member of Nato defence alliance
The country joins in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Sweden also seeking to join the alliance.
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Russia Russia looking to develop replacement for Wagner Group in Ukraine, MOD says
The MOD said Russia likely wants a mercenary group it has "more control over" to replace the Wagner Group.